Art History

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Course

Distance Learning

90 hours of study

Description

This course covers art history from the fifteenth century to the present day. It will help you approach architecture, painting and sculpture with a fresh and informed eye. You will cover many of the major art movements and study the works from a variety of artists from different periods. Suitable for: This course is suitable for all students, regardless of age, and especially for the art lover who wants to develop a deeper appreciation of painting, sculpture and architecture in its historical context.

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· Requirements

No special qualifications are needed to study this course, but you should feel comfortable writing essays of 700 to 1,000 words.

Course programme

What can I expect from this course?

Taking a UK Open Learning course means there are a number of people to help you. You will be assigned a personal tutor, an experienced teacher, who will provide regular feedback by marking your assignments. You can contact your tutor by email, as well as by post.

Your course materials will contain:

an introduction to your personal tutor who will be assisting you in your learning

a student handbook containing valuable advice about your course

a course guide that will help you progress through the activities

a total of 5 self-contained study modules that are structured to help you learn

39 colour postcards of works of art that are featured in this course

a total of 12 assignments that are designed to help you learn

How long will the course take?Each of the course topics is self-contained and will allow you to work in your own time.There are also 12 assignments with advice on how and when to complete them.

What topics are covered by this course?Course GuideModule 1: Studying art historyUnit 1: What is art history?

Module 2: An introduction to art historyUnit 1: Discussing works of artUnit 2: Themes and topics in art

Module 3: Art in contextUnit 1: Historical and cultural contextsUnit 2: How art is made and displayed

Module 4: Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy and Flanders from c.1400 to c.1520Introduction to the moduleUnit 1: Painting in Italy and Flanders from c. 1400 to c. 1520Unit 2: Sculpture and architecture in Italy from c. 1400 to c. 1520

Module 5: Painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe and the USA from c.1906 to c.1980Introduction to the moduleUnit 1: Painting in Europe and the USA from c.1906 to c.1980Unit 2: Sculpture and architecture in Europe and the USA from c.1906 to c.198039 colour postcards

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Students per class: 75

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